Ge Long Hui·2026-01-15 10:50Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining (02899.HK) has signed a project cooperation and equity transfer agreement with Jinchuan Group Co., Ltd. to develop and process the Shapinggou Molybdenum Mine in Anhui Province, China, enhancing resource utilization and economic benefits [1][2] Group 1 - The cooperation agreement was signed on January 15, 2026, following a letter of intent signed on August 29, 2025, establishing a framework for integrated development and deep processing of the Shapinggou Molybdenum Mine [1] - Jinchuan Group and Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum Co., Ltd. will jointly invest to establish a smelting company in the county where the Shapinggou Molybdenum Mine is located, with a capital structure aligned with the mine's development scale [1][2] - Jinchuan Group will hold 51% and Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum will hold 49% of the smelting company, which will be primarily operated by Jinchuan Group [1] Group 2 - Zijin Mining will transfer 24% of its stake in Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum to Jinchuan Group for a consideration of RMB 173,087 million, resulting in Zijin Mining holding 60% and Jinchuan Group holding 34% of Anhui Jinsan Molybdenum [2] - The Shapinggou Molybdenum Mine is a rare, large undeveloped porphyry-type molybdenum mine with significant advantages such as large resource reserves, single composition, concentrated ore body, and high grade [2] - This collaboration aims to create a complementary advantage between Zijin Mining's mining operations and Jinchuan Group's smelting and processing capabilities, promoting efficient development of the mine and extending the industrial chain [2]